Cook at Vancouver Society of Children s Centres

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

25.31

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safe Certification, Clear Criminal Record Check, High School Diploma, Basic First Aid, Cooking, Food Preparation, Sanitation, Hygiene Practices, Teamwork, Communication, Inventory Management, Recipe Following, Math Skills, Child Interaction, Kitchen Organization, Time Management

Industry

Description

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRE’S (VSOCC) COOK If you enjoy being around children, feel comfortable in a kitchen and want consistent part-time work, this could be the opportunity you are looking for. We are searching for a permanent part-time cook to prepare simple pre-set menus for our food program. In addition to food prep, this position will be responsible for general kitchen clean up. Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector. We are GROWING and we invite you to join our team! In addition to an innovative team environment and growth opportunities, we offer: * market-leading wages * three weeks’ paid vacation and up to 4% employer-matched RRSP contributions; * 100% employer-paid health and welfare benefits; * $250 professional development dollars per year. Reports to: * The Cook reports to the Food Services Manager. Here’s how you will make a positive impact on a day-to-day basis: * Prepare meals for groups of 35 to 60 children * Wash and sanitize lunch and snack dishes * Use knives and other basic home kitchen equipment * Follow recipes and uses basic math skills to determine quantities needed * Maintain inventory and order food from suppliers * Communicate professionally and effectively * Work effectively within a team * Work independently * Keep a tidy, organized and efficient kitchen by washing and sanitizing equipment, supplies, work surfaces and cupboards * Enjoy cooking for children in a busy atmosphere In addition to being a wonderful and positive person & team player, you must have: * Food Safe Certification 1 * Clear criminal record check * High school diploma * Basic First Aid (formerly OFA Level 1) * Some experience cooking complete meals for groups Additional skills and experiences may include: * Courses in nutrition, food preparation, and storage * Courses in sanitation and hygiene practices * Experience working with/around children Terms of Employment: * Salary: $25.31 per hour plus employer-paid health and welfare benefits. * Permanent part-time position: 6 hours/day (30 hours/week) from 8am to 2pm, from Monday to Friday * Starting: As soon as possible * Location: Downtown, Vancouver The posting will remain open until filled. Please reference posting #CK-260303 in your email subject line and/or application. Applications are accepted through the Career Portal on ADP. This position is open to all applicants and is unionized with BCGEU. We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals for groups of 35 to 60 children and maintain a clean and organized kitchen. Responsibilities also include washing dishes, following recipes, and managing inventory.